The Jolly Ringwalds

Chicago, IL

$1000-$5,000

Travels up to 120 miles

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Highly-Acclaimed 80s band!

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High-Energy Fest and Corporate Band!

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The 80s band worth cheering for...

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The best ties to the 80s!

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Overview

The Jolly Ringwalds will have you singing and dancing along to your favorite 80s tunes and will also re-introduce you to some of the songs you forgot you loved. The Ringwalds provide a fun, interactive experience for all age groups and boast some of the Chicago's most in demand performers.

We have performed more than 80 festivals in IL. We have performed for many notable celebrities and sports stars in Chicago and have performed hundreds of high-pressure corporate gigs and work particularly well with country clubs.

The Ringwalds are the only Chicago 80s band that has 3 lead singers.


Reviews

3 reviews

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Jen R.

November 18, 2022
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Great Entertainer!

Liz provided great entertainment for our senior Thanksgiving Luncheon! She interacted with the group and encouraged everyone to sing along to songs that they know. She is very professional and provided everything that we asked for. Thanks Liz for a great performance!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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The Jolly Ringwalds

It was my pleasure to perform for your wonderful group of seniors! Can't wait to do it again!
Warm regards,
Liz Berg


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Cda

August 27, 2021

Amazing Band

I hired the Jolly Ringwalds for a corporate event for 130 guests aboard a boat charter in Chicago. They far exceeded expectations and did not miss a beat. The group is very talented, high energy, and really created a fun ambiance out on the lake for a night to remember. I highly recommend Jolly Ringwalds for any type of party and event in Chicago.

Hired as: Classic Rock Band, Rock Band

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The Jolly Ringwalds

Thank you very much, Brandon! We loved working with you and can't wait to do it again soon!


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Brian D.

February 26, 2021

A+A+A+ band! BLEW US AWAY!!

They are seriously a great bunch of talented and friendly people. We hired them for a house party and they KILLED IT!
We would hire them again in a heartbeat!

Hired as: 1980s Era Entertainment

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The Jolly Ringwalds

Thank you so much, Brian! Your 80s costume party was off the hook. Let's do it again!

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Booking information

Price range: $1000-$5,000

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial General Libilioty

What to expect

When you attend a Jolly Ringwalds concert, expect fun! We have the best Rubik cube stage props in the business. We have a bubble machine for kids. We have award winning talent and the best vocals of any 80s band in Chicago. We do all of the 80s--new wave, pop, r&b, dance, hard rock. We also perform all vocals and instruments LIVE. No lip synching or fake mime playing over pre-recorded karaoke tracks. We believe that is unprofessional and an unfortunate trend in 80s cover bands.

About

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Band The Go-Go's Speaking about Bandleader Liz Berg, "Wonderful, amazing, incredible talent.."

"Thank you for the magic you created for us on our wedding day. You are an incredible group of musicians. I loved everything from start to finish. Our friends and family also loved you and could not stop talking about you"
Bride Ivana--Wedding on February 26, 2022

“Fantastic band!”
Wendy Snyder, The Loop 97.9FM & WGN 720AM radio

“They rocked our event out of the ballroom! The dance floor was packed! They performed every 80s song imaginable and took us all back to the 80s in style. This is the band you want at your next event. The talent of the musicians and vocalists is top notch.”
Amy Robins--Entertainment Co-Chair of Riverside Golf Club, North Riverside, IL

“They were super easy to work with and great musicians. Super flexible-upbeat and talented musicians. They made my 80s themed party vision perfect!!!!!”
Jennifer Ventrelle from Wauconda, IL

“Incredible band. Truly talented, energetic and engaging. Their set list is phenomenal! I can’t recommend them enough!”
Yasmin Dezynski from Chicago, IL

Past booked events

November 2022

17

Thursday

Holiday Party

11:00am - 12:00pm

Aurora, IL

August 2021

20

Friday

Brookfield Concert in the Park

7:00pm - 9:00pm

15

Sunday

Lake Bluff Party in the Park

6:00pm - 7:30pm

03

Tuesday

Crystal Lake Party in the Park

7:00pm - 8:30pm

July 2021

23

Friday

Wheaton Fest with the Ron Burgundys

5:30pm - 7:30pm

22

Thursday

Des Plaines Fest

7:00pm - 8:30pm

21

Wednesday

Vernon Hills Concert Series @ Arbortheatre

7:00pm - 9:00pm

20

Tuesday

Northbrook Concert in the Park

6:30pm - 8:00pm

13

Tuesday

Morton Grove Concert in the Park

7:00pm - 8:30pm

08

Thursday

Midlothian Fest

6:30pm - 8:00pm

03

Saturday

Palatine Jaycees Hometown Festival

7:30pm - 9:30pm

June 2021

28

Monday

Lockport Car Show

6:30pm - 8:30pm

24

Thursday

Homer Fest

6:00pm - 7:30pm

August 2020

16

Sunday

Lake Bluff Concert in the Park

6:00pm - 7:30pm

15

Saturday

Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival

8:00pm - 10:00pm

14

Friday

Bloomingdale Public Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm

04

Tuesday

Crystal Lake Party in the Park

7:00pm - 8:30pm

July 2020

22

Wednesday

Itasca Party in the Park

6:00pm - 7:30pm

16

Thursday

Midlothian Concert in the Park

6:30pm - 8:00pm

14

Tuesday

Morton Grove Concert in the Park

7:00pm - 8:30pm

03

Friday

Even Flow

9:00pm - 11:30pm

01

Wednesday

Des Plaines Concert in the Park

7:00pm - 8:30pm

June 2020

29

Monday

Lockport Car Show

6:30pm - 8:30pm

16

Tuesday

Northbrook Party in the Park

7:00pm - 8:30pm

April 2020

18

Saturday

KissCon Weekend Affair Rosemont, IL

8:00pm - 11:00pm

17

Friday

2 Brothers Roundhouse Aurora

8:30pm - 11:30pm

03

Friday

Danny's on Douglas

8:00pm - 11:30pm

July 2019

11

Thursday

Sycamore Fest

7:00pm - 8:30pm

May 2019

31

Friday

Chicago White Sox Pre-game

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Set list

80s ERA:

99 LUFTBALLONS
A LITTLE RESPECT
AFRICA
AUTHORITY SONG
BILLIE JEAN
BLISTER IN THE SUN
BRASS IN POCKET
BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE
CARELESS WHISPER
CARS
CHURCH OF THE POISON MIND
COME ON EILEEN
CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE
DANCING IN THE DARK
DANCING WITH MYSELF
DESIRE
DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'
DON’T YOU FORGET ABOUT ME
DON'T YOU WANT ME
EASY LOVER
ENJOY THE SILENCE
FAITH
FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PARTY
FOOTLOOSE
FUNKY TOWN
GHOSTBUSTERS
GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN
HANG FIRE
HAZY SHADE OF WINTER
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT
HUNGRY HEART
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF
HURTS SO GOOD
I LOVE ROCK N ROLL
IT'S ONLY LOVE
IT'S TRICKY
I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY
I WANT CANDY
JENNY (867-5309)
JUMP
JUST LIKE HEAVEN
KISS
KISS ME DEADLY
LET'S DANCE
LET MY LOVE OPEN THE DOOR
LOVE BITES
LOVE SHACK
MATERIAL GIRL
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
MICKEY
MIRROR IN THE BATHROOM
MYSTERY ACHIEVEMENT
NEVER SAY NEVER
NEVER TEAR US APART
NEW SENSATION
OBSESSION
ONE WAY OR ANOTHER
OUR LIPS ARE SEALED
PHYSICAL
PRIVATE EYES
PURPLE RAIN
RAPTURE
SOMEBODY'S WATCHING ME
SOME LIKE IT HOT
STAND BACK
SUMMER OF '69
SUPER FREAK
SWEET CHILD O MINE
SWEET DREAMS (ARE MADE OF THIS)
TAKE ON ME
TELL IT TO MY HEART
TIME AFTER TIME
WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO GO
WALKING ON SUNSHINE
WE GOT THE BEAT
WHAT YOU NEED
WHIP IT
WHO CAN IT BE NOW?
WICKED GAME
WILD BOYS
WOULD I LIE TO YOU?
YOU MAKE MY DREAMS COME TRUE
YOU MAY BE RIGHT
YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG
YOUR LOVE

SONGS FROM OTHER DECADES…

AIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG
ALL ABOUT THAT BASS
ALL THE SMALL THINGS
BRICK HOUSE
CAKE BY THE OCEAN
CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
CAN’T STOP THE FEELING
CLOSER TO FREE
CRUISE
THE DOCK OF THE BAY
EX’S & OH’S
FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES
GET LUCKY
GET THE PARTY STARTED
HAPPY
HONKY TONK WOMEN
I LOVE IT
I SAW HER STANDING THERE
I WANNA BE SEDATED
I WANT YOU TO WANT ME
JUST A GIRL
LADY MARMALADE
MARY JANE’S LAST DANCE
MISS YOU
MOVES LIKE JAGGER
MR. BRIGHTSIDE
MY GIRL
OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL
PARTY IN THE USA
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC
PROUD MARY
RADIOACTIVE
RAISE YOUR GLASS
RESPECT
ROLLING IN THE DEEP
RUNAROUND SUE
SANTERIA
SATISFACTION
SEPTEMBER
SHAKE IT OFF
SHOUT
SHUT UP AND DANCE
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED
STAND BY ME
THINKING OUT LOUD
UPTOWN FUNK
WAGON WHEEL WE ARE FAMILY

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